YEARLY HIGH
5.2460 LSL
YEARLY LOW
4.0877 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6013 LSL

2021 GEL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GEL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 5.2460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 4.0877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1583 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5661 to the December average rate of 5.1242, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.2460 was down 12.75% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.0127, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GEL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 26,230 LSL
2020 Average 26,458 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 20,438 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,791.56 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.2196
4.0749
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL to LSL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.3809, compared to 4.8217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.5234 LSL (High: 5.2460 / Low: 4.7226). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1463 LSL (High: 4.2340 / Low: 4.0877).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5234
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1463

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2876 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 4.9443) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.6862), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2581 (+5.51%).

2021 Avg (November) 4.9443
2020 Avg (November) 4.6862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6748 4.4309 4.5661
February 4.5488 4.3707 4.4574
March 4.6632 4.3849 4.4944
April 4.3099 4.1241 4.2068
May 4.2340 4.0877 4.1703
June 4.5393 4.2184 4.3903
July 4.8218 4.5091 4.6471
August 4.9204 4.6696 4.7756
September 4.8779 4.5278 4.6909
October 4.8650 4.6177 4.7480
November 5.2460 4.7226 4.9443
December 5.2375 5.0452 5.1242